RITA MOKAMI MARWA
Field Officer.
Summary
Dynamic advocate and field officer with a proven track record at CHILDSLIFE International-Kenya, adept in report writing and mobilization. Excelled in enhancing youth engagement and community education on gender-based violence, utilizing strong communication and teamwork skills. Achieved significant participation increases in programs aimed at eradicating harmful practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
MEMBER
KURIA EAST SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY NETWORK
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative strategies for member retention and increased participation in programs.
- Attended various trainings including the mind set change approach called Empowered World View, and the inclusive participation in social accountability processes called the Citizen Voice and Action, by World Vision.
- Worked as a rapporteur for the Big Dream Program, World Vision, in different communities such as the Maasai, Luo and Kuria to advocate for the end of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation, child marriages and gender based violence.
FIELD OFFICER
CHILDSLIFE INTERNATIONAL- KENYA
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Mapped out adolescent girls for registration to the program.
- Executed mentorship sessions in primary schools to raise awareness on the effects of Female Genital Mutilation.
- Distributed sanitary towels to girls in schools.
- Conducted community forums to educate community members on the effects of Female Genital Mutilation and Gender based violence to girls and women.
- Generated reports for the program's activities..
- Collaborated effectively with diverse groups of individuals during community outreach programs to achieve desired outcomes smoothly.
YOUTH ADVOCATE
NETWORK FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH OF AFRICA
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided mentorship to young individuals, fostering positive relationships built on trust and open communication.
- Mobilized community members for community forums.
- Facilitated and regulated community forums.
- Generated reports for the forums.
- Generated articles to raise awareness on various issues such as Female Genital Mutilation.
- Engaged with various duty bearers to ensure accountability and promote education on Gender based violence.
- Drafted memoranda addressed to various duty bearers on various issues such as the priority areas to be addressed in the budget for Financial Year 2025/26 to the National treasury.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into programming initiatives, optimizing outcomes for participants consistently over time.
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
Education
BBA - Business Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University
Juja 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kipsigis Girls High School
Kericho, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Report writing
Article generation
Drafting of memoranda
Budget analysis
Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Mobilization and facilitation
Communication
Team work
Accountability
Goal- oriented
Certification
Aspire Leaders Program 2025 from Aspire Leaders Initiative.
REFEREES
Nelson Onyimbi- Supervisor Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa
nelson.onyimbi@nayakenya.org
+254 702 017 444
Chacha Mwita- Supervisor Childslife International- Kenya
+254 712 617 665
chachamwita@gmail.com
Mercy Robi Gisiri- Colleague Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa
mercyrobigisiri@gmail.com
+254 746 657 471
Timeline
MEMBER
KURIA EAST SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY NETWORK
02.2024 - Current
YOUTH ADVOCATE
NETWORK FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH OF AFRICA
10.2023 - 08.2024
FIELD OFFICER
CHILDSLIFE INTERNATIONAL- KENYA
10.2022 - 11.2024
BBA - Business Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kipsigis Girls High School
04.2001 -
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